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PR Manager Croydon office location with hybrid working £50,000 to £55,000 per annum plus Civil Service Pension Contract Type: Permanent Position type: Full Time At the Pension Protection Fund (PPF), we safeguard the futures of nearly 300,000 members by compensating defined benefit (DB) pension scheme holders when their sponsoring employers become insolvent. With over £30 billion in assets under management, our investments support long-term economic growth across the UK. Our award-winning team of around 450 professionals has earned the IPE UK Pension Fund of the Year title three times in six years. We work closely with government and industry partners to improve outcomes for scheme members, employers, and the broader pension system—playing a vital role in strengthening retirement security nationwide. We are seeking an experienced PR Manager to strengthen and protect the PPF’s reputation within the pensions industry. This pivotal role ensures our voice is heard and respected by managing media engagement and driving participation in key industry events. By shaping our external profile, you will help position the PPF as a trusted authority and thought leader in pensions. As the PR Manager, you will lead the PPF’s press office and oversee our pension media relations, including proactive outreach, crisis communication planning, and the management of external PR partners. Beyond media, you will champion our presence at industry events—securing speaking opportunities, supporting executives, and building strong relationships with trade journalists and event organisers. Your work will amplify the PPF’s influence and credibility across the sector, ensuring we remain at the forefront of industry conversations. We are looking for someone with experience working in a communications team within a corporate environment, with a strong background in press office management and media engagement. You will have proven experience in planning communications and coordinating activity across multiple channels along with organising speaking programmes for industry audiences and supporting senior leaders at external events. You will bring excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands, alongside strong interpersonal skills for relationship management and influencing. A confidence in fostering and managing relationships with external stakeholders is key. Sound like you? Apply now. In return for your skills, experience and commitment we’ll give you a challenging role within a business where you’ll get the support you need to develop your career. We’ll also give you lots of opportunities for personal development and skills training. Our Croydon office is just across the road from East Croydon station, which is around 15 minutes from Victoria or London Bridge, 10 minutes from Clapham Junction or half an hour from St Pancras. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and actively encourage applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to discuss your needs and ensure you have the support required. We embrace diverse talent welcoming people with different beliefs, backgrounds and ways of working. Whatever your background, and however you identify, you’ll be welcome here. No agencies please

Role Purpose To manage the professional delivery of corporate governance across GEDU including providing high-quality servicing for the Board of Directors, Executive Boards, and the Standing Committees of the Boards. To assist the Head of Governance leading the ongoing development of governance processes and procedures keeping informed by the relevant national and international directives, policy developments and good practice. ROLE And RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead with the planning and co-ordination of the Governance calendar., • Ensure reporting deadlines are met in line with the Boards and Committee’s term of reference., • Provide high quality and accurate advice and guidance on governance that is based on an up-to-date understanding of a broad range of issues, systems and processes, best practice and frameworks., • Provide high quality secretariat support to senior boards and committees, assuring the quality and timeliness of agendas and minutes and their distribution, and following up on actions., • With the Head of Governance, lead the elections to senior committees., • Actively promote risk management best practice and embedding risk management throughout the organisation., • Take on any special projects or assist the Head of Governance as required., • Provide high quality communications between the Governance Team and Gedu Institutions, Directors, and senior members of the organisation., • Provide high quality secretariat support to Boards and Committees including distribution of agendas, minutes and actions., • Work closely with the Head of Governance and the senior leadership team to ensure regulatory compliance is met., • Act as liaison between corporate and academic governance teams., • Line manage and support the Governance Officer., • Develop a network of influence with senior GEDU officers and external peers., • Provide high quality written and oral reports, as required, to the Head of Governance, CEO and other senior staff at GEDU., • Maintain governance registers including policies ensuring reviews and approvals are conducted where needed. Liaison With Gedu Staff Key relationships are with the Head of Governance, Provost, International Provost, Executive Boards, Academic Boards, Group Chief Finance Officer, Chief Operating Officer, CEO and Deputy CEO of GEDU and its partner organisations. Essential Skills And Experience • Excellent understanding of HE governance, including academic and corporate governance., • Excellent written skills., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment., • Excellent organisational skills., • Willing to travel to UK and European Campuses Desirable Skills And Experience • Governance related qualifications, or the willingness to work towards qualifications in corporate governance., • Knowledge or experience in risk management. Other Information. The candidate will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment: • To GEDU values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy., • The GEDU’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GEDU’s Environmental Policy., • To their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned. Role Dimensions Direct Reports: Yes Travel: Yes Budget Responsibility: No